The High Life
2001, French. Directed by Philippe Dajoux.
On a hospital bed, Marcello is plunged into a deep coma. His guardian angel asks the angel in charge of bringing him back to the afterlife to extend the contract of his protégé.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Philippe DajouxDirector
- Sacha BourdoMarcello
- Patrick BossoL'ange fonctionnaire
- Christian CharmetantL'ange-gardien
- Michel BoujenahLe policier
- Stéphane FreissMonsieur Philippe
- Cécile BoisCoralie, la peintre
- Pierre-François Martin-LavalZupaletta, le cycliste
- Kad MeradLe motard
- Franck TiozzoLe balaise
- Joël CantonaJoueur de pétanque 1
- Éric CantonaJoueur de pétanque 2
- Albert CantonaJoueur de pétanque 3
Details
- Released
- 28 November 2001
- Original title
- La Grande Vie !
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Philippe Dajoux, Gérard Dubouche
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The High Life runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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Which OTT platform is The High Life on?
The High Life isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 November 2001. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The High Life?
If you liked The High Life, try Pop Redemption, Very Happy Alexander, Dead Tired.
Who directed The High Life?
The High Life (2001) was directed by Philippe Dajoux and stars Sacha Bourdo, Patrick Bosso, Christian Charmetant.